With their debut album recently released, the Brazilian band Hurricanes is drawing attention for its ability to recapture the old-school sound of the best of 70s rock in an energized and contemporary way. In an interview with Wikimetal , bassist Henrique Cezarino and guitarist Leo Mayer introduce themselves to the public, discussing the band's formation, career highlights, and more.
The band was founded by Mayer alongside vocalist Rodrigo Cezimbra seven years ago in the city of Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul. “At the time, I was producing his EP and we identified common preferences and tastes, so we decided to form Hurricanes with the intention of playing 1970s rock n' roll,” says the guitarist. In 2018, just two years later, they both made the decision to “completely leave their comfort zone”: they moved to São Paulo to live exclusively from music. In the new city, they met drummer Guilherme Moraes and bassist Henrique Cezarino .
Now with a complete lineup, Hurricanes has begun investing in original productions. Everyone involved in the project is passionate about the blues and rock of the incredible 1970s, which made the process of creating the band's sound and visuals very natural, as Henrique explains. "The references fit together, this is the sound we listen to. And when we start creating, it comes out naturally," he explains.
From this period of creating original music, the results were many: the release of three singles, a live session at Family Mob Studio, and the composition of their debut album: the self-titled Hurricanes, released via ForMusic Records . In the meantime, the band was also invited to open for The Black Crowes , one of the group's inspirations, who played a single show in Brazil in February. This opportunity is cited as one of the highlights of Hurricanes' career so far, as is the thrill of holding their first CD in their discography.
The album Hurricanes seals the band's quality by uniting contemporary sounds with the roots of 70s blues and rock. The care taken to create a sound faithful to the group's references involved the use of vintage instruments and the meticulous production of Leo Mayer, who also played guitar and composed. The band's next dream is to release the album on vinyl, a format whose popularity with the public is rapidly returning.
When asked about the best songs to introduce Hurricanes' sound to new listeners, the musicians selected three tracks from the album: "Devil's Deal" ("for those who enjoy a more energetic sound"), "The Bird's Gone," and "Thunder in the Storm .
Watch the interview with Hurricanes on our social media channels and listen to the album on Spotify here .
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